US Popularity Rank: 1760

Origin: Italian

Meaning: God is gracious

Giovanna is a girl of Italian origin. It is the female version of Giovanni, which means "God is gracious." If celebrating your faith is an important part of your life, Giovanna is a lovely choice for your little one. This name also offers lots of appeal to secular families as a stylish alternative to Joanna and Jenna. If you're looking for nickname inspiration, Giovanna can be shortened to Gia, Vanna, and Anna.